Eric Davanzo Explained

Eric Davanzo
Office:Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 58th district
Term Start:April 6, 2020[1]
Predecessor:Justin Walsh
Birth Place:Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Party:Republican
Alma Mater:Yough High School
Spouse:Rachelle
Children:2
Residence:Smithton, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Eric Davanzo (born) is an American politician who currently represents the 58th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Early life and education

Davanzo was born in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania to Richard and Kathleen Davanzo.[2] He graduated from Yough High School in 1994.

Career

Previously a carpenter, Davanzo won a special election in March 2020 to represent the 58th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He won reelection to a full term later that year,[3] and again in 2022.[4]

In 2020, Davanzo was among twenty-six Pennsylvania House Republicans who called for the reversal of Joe Biden's certification as the winner of Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the 2020 United States presidential election, citing false claims of election irregularities.[5]

Personal life

Davanzo lives in Smithton, Pennsylvania with his wife Rachelle and their two daughters.[6]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: SESSION OF 2020 204TH OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY No. 14 . Pennsylvania General Assembly . Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Legislative Journal . 24 November 2022 . 4 . PDF . April 6, 2020.
  2. Web site: Eric Davanzo . Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives . 16 December 2022.
  3. News: Previti . Emily . Pennsylvania State House 58th District: A guide to the 2022 general election and candidates . 16 December 2022 . 90.5 WESA . October 10, 2022.
  4. News: Cholodofsky . Rich . Republican Davanzo retains 58th District seat . 17 December 2022 . TribLIVE . November 9, 2022.
  5. News: Murphy . Jan . Jan Murphy . 26 Pa. House Republicans call for withdrawing certification of presidential electors . . 27 November 2020 . en.
  6. Web site: About Eric . PA State Rep. Eric Davanzo . PA House Republican Caucus . 17 December 2022.